Explain reason for using Newtonsoft.JSON

[mikewop]

With the switch to using System.Text.Json as the default in .Net 5, why is Newtonsoft.Json needed for JSON PATCH processing?
The webpage does not explain the rationale for having to use Newtonsoft.Json.

Is it a limitation in System.Text.Json? Is it being added/fixed in the future?

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• Content: JsonPatch in ASP.NET Core web API
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[Rick-Anderson]

@serpent5 @tdykstra can we do this with System.Text.Json ?

[serpent5]

Microsoft.AspNetCore.JsonPatch has used Newtonsoft.Json long before System.Text.Json was introduced. I don't think there are plans to update it to use System.Text.Json or to create a spin-out version.

See dotnet/aspnetcore#24333.

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